What to do if cucumbers in a jar have become cloudy: practical advice

20.09.2023 20:22

When housewives notice that the brine in jars of cucumbers has become cloudy, the last thing they want to do is find out what is the cause of this unpleasant phenomenon.

No, for them, let's face it, it is much more important to find an answer to the question of what to do in such a situation.

The main piece of advice you will hear is this: Put aside all regrets.

If, in addition to the cloudy brine, you notice that the lids on the jars have swelled, all of their contents will have to be thrown into the trash.

The same goes for cucumbers that have become slippery or have an unpleasant smell: spoiled canned goods are no joke.

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If there are no signs of spoilage, you can try to solve the problem by replacing the brine.

Drain the cloudy liquid and then wash the cucumbers in the same way as the jars, which, in addition, should be sterilized.

Once all of the above has been done, prepare a new brine, without deviating one step from the proven recipe, and pour it over the vegetables.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources